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Minimum Salary: $9.50 per hourMaximum Salary: $19.00 per hourEmployment Type: TemporaryDepartment: Parks & RecreationOpen until filled.(Open to current employees and the general public.)Summary

These positions are open until filled with preference given to applications received by March 10, 2014.

These positions work with children in a day camp setting. Full and part-time, supplemental positions are available, and range from 5 to 11 week assignments.

**Please note: All positions are dependent on programs meeting minimum enrollment. If programs are canceled, staff will not be scheduled to work.**

Duration:

Summer programs run June 23 - August 29, 2014. Exact weeks will vary based on camp assignments. There will be mandatory training June 16-20, 2014.

Qualifications & Experience:

Must be enthusiastic, energetic and passionate about working with children, as well as have an interest in community recreation and/or education programs. Previous experience planning and leading recreation activities for children ages 3 -15 preferred, and possess specific skills in one or more of the following: arts and crafts, educational activities, sports, organized games, songs, and/or storytelling. Some positions may supervise volunteers. Lead, assistant and/or co-leader status may be established based on experience.

Must have or obtain current First Aid and CPR certification by camp start date.

Farrel-McWhirter Park Camps:

4 positions available

These positions will work an 8 week assignment of 35 to 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Two positions will be working with children 3-5 years of age and two positions will be working with children 5-8 years of age. Camp programs will have rotating themes, related arts/crafts activities and outdoor games. Includes working with farm animals and driving a tractor.

Minimum of 18 years of age by date of hire.

Boredom Buster Camps:

9 positions available

These positions will work a 10 week assignment of 35 - 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Hours will be scheduled in 8 hour shifts from 7:30 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. Positions work with school age children, 5-11 years old and also provide coverage for the before and after care program. Boredom Buster Camps have weekly themes, related arts/crafts activities, outdoor games and weekly field trips. Includes swimming in Lake Sammamish and driving a 15-passenger van.

You must be over 18 years of age, have a current driver’s license and a driving record that meets City standards in order to be eligible for these positions.

After Hours Summer Break Camp:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, 6 week assignment. These positions will work 40 hours per week, and work with teens ages 11-14. Lead activities with weekly themes, related arts/crafts, outdoor games, and field trips. You must be 21 my 3ars of age, have a current driver's license and an insurable driving record for these positions.

Mini-Sports Camps:

2 positions available

These positions will work a 3 week assignment of 12-14 hours per week, Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. These positions will manage a small group of 4-6 year olds and teach the basic principles of soccer, basketball and T-ball.

Must be a minimum of 16 years of age by date of hire.

Safety Town Camps:

2 positions available

These positions will work a 5 week assignment of 12-14 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. These positions will work with children 4-6 years old on safety related activites, including special guests and a day at the City Hall Campus and the Redmond Police Department.

The City of Redmond is an equal opportunity employer. The City provides reasonable accommodation to those with disabilities. Questions and/or technical issues regarding the on-line application process should be directed to the City of Redmond Human Resources Department at (425) 556-2120.